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Cuban Black Beans

Cuban Black Beans offer the perfect blend of Latin flair and kitchen simplicity.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 scallions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 15 ounce can black beans undrained
  • 1/2 cup water or as needed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • cumin to taste
  • oregano to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, and cilantro in the pot until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. To the pot, add the black beans with their liquid, water, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary.
  5. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed, and serve the black beans warm. Garnish with the rest of the cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 412mg (17%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 232IU (5%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126

% Daily Value*

Calories 126kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 412mg 17%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 232IU 5%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.